Friday, January 02, 2009

Happy New Year!

Wow! What a way to bring in the New Year. My youngest daughter, who was (past tense) about 9 months pregnant had a doctor's appointment early New Year's Eve day. Just a status check, but after a few false alarms they were anticipating setting a date for inducing the labor process. Much to every one's surprise, they chose to induce IMMEDIATELY.

The night before, my son-in-law had experienced a lot of pain due to an infected tooth. So he had decided to sleep through the appointment. Zoom, off goes mom-to-be to the hospital (actually, she already was a mom - see here for her son's announcement 3 years ago). I was nominated to pick up my son-in-law to take him to the hospital. To make a long story short, we got to the hospital in plenty of time to witness the birth of a 9 pound 3 ounce little girl, Audry Dyann.

Late that night, my son-in-law had to go the ER. Funny thing, no dentists are open on New Year's Eve. So, I was nominated to sit with him until the ER docs could give him some anti-biotics and pain medicine.

We've spent the first few days of this year starting the spoiling process, a job we expect to continue for years to come. Audry joins her cousin Kayden Grace (see here) and both bring their parents a 2008 tax deduction. (Way to go girls!)

Audry, welcome to the world. In June, you will be joined by two new cousins. You will always be able to say you're a year older than them.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Randy!!! Please tell Katie that I said congrats too! And, I think Audrey has the best birthday ever!!! The whole world will celebrate it with her!!


Allison

Chuck said...

Your family has been sprouting babies lately. Congrats and enjoy.

Lee said...

Congrats.

Randy said...

Allison, I didn't realize that was your b-day. Happy (belated) birthday to you!

Chuck, yep, two down and two more to go.

Lee, thanks...

Brooke said...

Congrats again, Randy! Babies are such a wonderful gift!